Mixed Lettuces with Strawberries, Red Grapes, and Almonds
Jennifer Chandler & Barbara Hanemann
Ingredients
1 bag (8 oz.) Mixed Greens or Baby Spinach salad blend
1/2 pt. fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
2/3 c. red grapes, halved
1/4 c. thinly sliced scallions
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 c. Maytag crumbled blue cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
In a large salad bowl, toss together salad blend, strawberries, grapes, scallions, almond slices, and crumbled blue cheese.
Blush Wine Vinaigrette:
Ingredients
3 t. red wine vinegar
2 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 t. granulated sugar
5 t. canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Slowly add oil in a stream, whisking to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad mixture, and gently toss.
Tip: Mix and match this colorful salad using your favorite ingredients! Try substituting spinach or using green grapes or dried cranberries.
Makes six appetizer or side salads.
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